Brandalyn Steinmetz
Andover
Summary
Experienced Trade Compliance Analyst specializing in global trade. Skilled in managing international transactions, ensuring legal compliance, and minimizing risks. Proficient in global import and export regulations, trade policy management, process improvement, documentation, and training. Capable of aligning compliance efforts to streamline operations in fast-paced global trade environments. Able to enforce adherence to international trade laws through audits and corrective actions. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving results in dynamic work settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Trade Compliance Specialist III
Daikin Applied Americas
04.2024 - Current
- Act as the subject matter expert related to import processes including HTS classification, Free Trade Agreements, and trade documentation by following a high level of compliance with US Customs regulations and requirements, ensuring the work aligns with the company’s business strategies.
- Respond to inquiries from brokerage providers for HTS, CVD, ADD, or FDA to ensure timely release of product, facilitating smooth supply chain operations and compliance with customs regulations.
- Develop process documents to support T.C. initiatives. TradeFlow product additions, DPS, Oracle queries, and revise outdated documents across business units.
- Analyze products for applicability of Countervailing Duties (CVD) and Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD).
- Verify product for USMCA duty savings, contributing to cost-effective import strategies.
Export Compliance Specialist
Polaris Inc.
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured adherence to all export regulations and policies, facilitated international transactions while mitigating risk to ensure legal compliance.
- Direct contact for all inbound export inquiries from various business units or freight forwarders.
- Classified product for ECCN in accordance with U.S Department of Commerce and BIS regulations.
- Managed orders of controlled parts, plus defense articles, for compliance with ITAR and the Dept. of State.
- Maintained meticulous records of export licenses, decremented licenses post-export.
- Facilitated efficient export filing by communicating approved filings with our Customs Broker.
- Conducted comprehensive monthly audits of AES export filings by our Broker.
- Spearheaded the update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Export Trade Compliance.
- Delivered engaging employee training sessions on export controls, fostering awareness for the company.
Import/Export Global Trade Operations Analyst
Medtronic
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed and enhanced import/export processes to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
- Facilitated smooth cross-border transactions to support the company's global operations.
- Proficiently classified product for ECCN, provided detailed product HTS classification.
- Manually released blocked orders within SAP system.
- Identified products requiring an export license and/or license exception, reviewed license requirements.
- Managed project set up and communications related to International Trade Shows and Carnets.
Associate Non-Inventory Export Controls Analyst
Medtronic
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Analyzed non-inventory export transactions to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and company policies.
- Accurately classified hardware, technology, and software product for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and/or ECCN of high-risk non-inventory goods, mitigating risk by documenting classification decisions.
- Completed Commercial Invoices and Shippers Letter of Instruction for 3PL/Freight Forwarders.
- Created and documented Standard Operation Processes, updated as needed to ensure compliance.
Trade Compliance Specialist
Graco, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of import and export activities, ensured compliance with trade regulations, conducted audits, and implemented corrective actions to minimize risk and optimize efficiency.
- Classified product for HTS and ECCN and assisted in determining Country of Origin (COO) and valuation.
- Designed process setup for internal international traveler requirements.
- Conducted restricted party screenings to ensure export sanctions compliance.
- Analyzed Bill of Materials to determine Free Trade Agreement qualifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN01.2015
Skills
- Import and Export Regulations
- Product Classification
- Interpret BIS
- EAR
- ITAR
- Customs and border protection
- Experience with OFAC guidelines
- Proficient in conducting restricted party assessments
- Export Licensing
- Country of Origin Determination
- Attention to detail in documentation
- SAP Proficient
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Incoterms
- Free Trade Agreements
- Sanctions and Embargoes
Accomplishments
- Revamped and maintained our team’s SharePoint Page, a centralized hub for resource sharing.
- Proficiently classified product for ECCN with a monthly accuracy rating of 90-95%, keeping SLA timelines.
Certification
- ICPA member
- Masters Method Training: HTS and Export Classification
- Certified Export Specialist: (CES) certification (2018)
- BIS: Complying with U.S. Export Controls
- NAFTA: Completing the Certificate of Origin
- Concepts of Classification Overview of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S
Timeline
Global Trade Compliance Specialist III
Daikin Applied Americas
04.2024 - Current
Export Compliance Specialist
Polaris Inc.
12.2022 - 02.2024
Import/Export Global Trade Operations Analyst
Medtronic
11.2019 - 11.2022
Associate Non-Inventory Export Controls Analyst
Medtronic
08.2016 - 11.2019
Trade Compliance Specialist
Graco, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business
Concordia University
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